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29 produkter
Social Welfare, Aging, and Social Theory
Av Jason L Powell, John Martyn Chamberlain
Häftad, 2012
711 kr
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Social Welfare, Aging and Social Theory explores how we can understand the changing relationship between social welfare and human aging. The book begins by reviewing how historical changes in society impacted on shaping emergence of scientific approaches to understand and problematize and …
Social Theory and Aging
Häftad, 2005
458 kr
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This book explores both conceptual and theoretical issues that impinge on understanding aging in (post) modern society. It analyses how knowledge formation of aging, with particular reference to 'old age' in contemporary western society, is socially constituted and positioned by powerful 'taken for …
Welfare State in Post-Industrial Society
A Global Perspective
Av Jason L. Powell, Jon Hendricks
Inbunden, 2009
1639 kr
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In recent years, major social forces such as: ageing populations, social trends, migration patterns, and the globalization of economies, have reshaped social welfare policies and practices across the globe. Multinational corporations, NGOs, and other international organizations have begun to …
Welfare State in Post-Industrial Society
A Global Perspective
Av Jon Hendricks, Jason L. Powell
E-bok, 2009
2111 kr
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In recent years, major social forces such as: ageing populations, social trends, migration patterns, and the globalization of economies, have reshaped social welfare policies and practices across the globe. Multinational corporations, NGOs, and other international organizations have begun to …
Aging in China
Implications to Social Policy of a Changing Economic State
Av Sheying Chen, Jason L. Powell
Inbunden, 2011
1639 kr
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China, which is fast on its way to becoming the most powerful economic force in the world, has four unique characteristics that distinguish it from other countries in Asia: (1) The proportion of aging population is growing faster than that of Japan (the country previously recognized as having the …
Aging in China
Implications to Social Policy of a Changing Economic State
Av Jason L. Powell, Sheying Chen
E-bok, 2012
2174 kr
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China, which is fast on its way to becoming the most powerful economic force in the world, has four unique characteristics that distinguish it from other countries in Asia: (1) The proportion of aging population is growing faster than that of Japan (the country previously recognized as having the …
Aging in China
Implications to Social Policy of a Changing Economic State
Av Sheying Chen, Jason L. Powell
Häftad, 2014
1688 kr
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China, which is fast on its way to becoming the most powerful economic force in the world, has four unique characteristics that distinguish it from other countries in Asia: (1) The proportion of aging population is growing faster than that of Japan (the country previously recognized as having the …
Welfare State in Post-Industrial Society
A Global Perspective
Av Jason L. Powell, Jon Hendricks
Häftad, 2014
1639 kr
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In recent years, major social forces such as: ageing populations, social trends, migration patterns, and the globalization of economies, have reshaped social welfare policies and practices across the globe. Multinational corporations, NGOs, and other international organizations have begun to …
Aging and Western Society
A Critical Approach
E-bok, 2018
1736 kr
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This book is an unashamedly sociological excursion relating to the ageing process in Western society. It fundamentally questions assumptions and ideas around ageing, and where these ideas originate.This book crucially explores conceptual, theoretical, methodological, practical and social policy …
Power of Global Aging
E-bok, 2018
1793 kr
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This book is a demographical overview of the key issues associated with globalisation and global aging in the 21st century. The book explores how populational aging has increased the implications for socio-economic issues for individuals and populations. The book also explores China which is fast …
Life Course and Society
E-bok, 2018
1736 kr
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This book explores the concept of key concepts, theories and practices related to life course issues associated with social work, power and trust in contemporary society. The book begins by narrating how aging studies has been colonized by biomedical conceptualizations, which have masked a social …
Theories of Aging: New Social Horizons
E-bok, 2020
1337 kr
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This innovative book is a theoretical, reflexive and critical overview of the key issues connected to aging in contemporary society. The book explores how aging has been theorized which has increasing implications for socio-economic issues for individuals and populations. The book also explores the …
Foucault and Modern Society
E-bok, 2020
1337 kr
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This books explore the relevance and application of the conceptual and theoretical works of Michel Foucault to an understanding of modern society. The book begins by providing a biographical excursion of Foucault''s life and works that gives the reader hints of how this thinking of social theory …
New Sociology of Aging
E-bok, 2020
1548 kr
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This book introduces the ''new sociology of aging'' through the analytical lens of sociological themes and new sociological theories. In traditional gerontology, much emphasis is put on aging as decline and decline as aging. Sociology came late to assessing aging with the introduction of …
Aging in Asia
E-bok, 2021
1742 kr
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This book focuses on the implications of population aging in Asia. The book discusses the differences in the magnitude of the aged population in different parts of Asia and highlights the perennial concerns of care and support facing older people and their families as Asian societies grapple with …
Reconstructing Postmodernism: Critical Debates
E-bok, 2013
2905 kr
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There has been an array of literature on the notion of 'postmodernism' in social science literature in recent years. This exciting book focuses on three broad continuities: one, debunking the central theoretical tenets of postmodernism with reference to identity, methodology, governance and …
Aging, Aging Populations and Welfare
Inbunden, 2024
1807 kr
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As the world experiences a rapid increase in the aging population, it is essential to address the challenges and opportunities that arise as a result. This book explores the significant impact of aging on individual well-being, societal welfare systems, and the global economy.By examining the …
Aging, Aging Populations and Welfare
E-bok, 2024
1746 kr
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As the world experiences a rapid increase in the aging population, it is essential to address the challenges and opportunities that arise as a result. This book explores the significant impact of aging on individual well-being, societal welfare systems, and the global economy. By examining the …
Aging, Aging Populations and Welfare
Häftad, 2025
1313 kr
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As the world experiences a rapid increase in the aging population, it is essential to address the challenges and opportunities that arise as a result. This book explores the significant impact of aging on individual well-being, societal welfare systems, and the global economy.By examining the …
Unravelling Anti-Aging
A Critical Sociological Assessment
Inbunden, 2024
1382 kr
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In a society where youthfulness and vitality are highly valued, the quest for anti-aging solutions has become increasingly popularized in bio-medical gerontology. However, navigating the vast sea of information, products, and treatments can be overwhelming; there is limited academic rigor and …
Unravelling Anti-Aging
A Critical Sociological Assessment
E-bok, 2024
1742 kr
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In a society where youthfulness and vitality are highly valued, the quest for anti-aging solutions has become increasingly popularized in bio-medical gerontology. However, navigating the vast sea of information, products, and treatments can be overwhelming; there is limited academic rigor and …
Unravelling Anti-Aging
A Critical Sociological Assessment
Häftad, 2025
1382 kr
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In a society where youthfulness and vitality are highly valued, the quest for anti-aging solutions has become increasingly popularized in bio-medical gerontology. However, navigating the vast sea of information, products, and treatments can be overwhelming; there is limited academic rigor and …
International Aging
Understanding the Diverse Experiences of Growing Old
Inbunden, 2024
1487 kr
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As the world undergoes huge demographic shifts with aging populations and increasing life expectancy, it is essential to recognize the importance of understanding aging in different international, cultural, social, and economic contexts.This book aims to explore the diverse experiences of growing …
International Aging
Understanding the Diverse Experiences of Growing Old
E-bok, 2024
1754 kr
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As the world undergoes huge demographic shifts with aging populations and increasing life expectancy, it is essential to recognize the importance of understanding aging in different international, cultural, social, and economic contexts. This book aims to explore the diverse experiences of growing …
International Aging
Understanding the Diverse Experiences of Growing Old
Häftad, 2025
1382 kr
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As the world undergoes huge demographic shifts with aging populations and increasing life expectancy, it is essential to recognize the importance of understanding aging in different international, cultural, social, and economic contexts.This book aims to explore the diverse experiences of growing …
Bridging the Divide
Exploring Social Theory and Social Policy
Inbunden, 2025
1204 kr
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In today's complex and rapidly changing globe, understanding the link between social theory and social policy is crucial for addressing the diverse challenges that diverse societies face. This book aims to provide a thorough critical analysis of how social theory shapes social policy and how …
Bridging the Divide
Exploring Social Theory and Social Policy
E-bok, 2025
1622 kr
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In today''s complex and rapidly changing globe, understanding the link between social theory and social policy is crucial for addressing the diverse challenges that diverse societies face. This book aims to provide a thorough critical analysis of how social theory shapes social policy and how …
Bridging the Divide
Exploring Social Theory and Social Policy
Häftad, 2026
1204 kr
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In today's complex and rapidly changing globe, understanding the link between social theory and social policy is crucial for addressing the diverse challenges that diverse societies face. This book aims to provide a thorough critical analysis of how social theory shapes social policy and how …
Postmodern Health, Care and Aging
E-bok, 2023
1515 kr
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This book analyses contemporary healthcare and aging developments in the western world through a conceptual lens that is moderated by innovative postmodern tools and differential theories. In the current socio-economic climate in the UK, for example, health and social care are at a crossroads with …
